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South African Airways
(SA)Established in 1934, South African Airways is one of the few airlines in the African continent that boasts of global presence. Being the flag carrier of the Government of South Africa, it leverages the experience gained over seven decades to service its discerning clientele and deliver a truly world class experience in the skies.
Website: www.flysaa.com
Address: Airport Office (UK), Room 246, Terminal One, London Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 1AJ
Fleet Information: With an average age of each airplane being 5 years, South African Airways has a fairly modern fleet consisting of the following aircrafts that conform to international safety standards and offer the ultimate in luxury and comfort.
- A340-600
- A340-200
- A340-300e
- A319-100
- B737-800
Cabin Classes: South African Airways offers the following classes of travel on all international flights
- First
- Business
- Economy
First and Business Class passengers are offered full, lie-flat beds along with duvet, pillows and seat-back monitors enabling them to enjoy music and movies of their choice during their journey.
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More About South African Airways
(SA)Frequent Flyer Programme: SAA offers its patrons a unique membership programme named “Voyager” that offers various levels of membership from Blue to Platinum. Passengers who choose to join this program get numerous benefits like additional baggage allowance, priority check in & exclusive lounge access. Chauffeur service to the airport is offered to Platinum and Lifetime Platinum members of the Voyager Club.
Hubs: The airline maintains its hubs in the South African cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Alliances: South African Airways is a part of the prestigious Star Alliance and has benefited greatly by partnering with other international airlines.
Major Routes: At present, the airline flies to 26 countries in 6 continents and carries over 7 million passengers each year.
Lounges: Currently SAA offers both a Business and First class Lounge at the Johannesburg and London Heathrow Airports. The Cycad and Baobab Lounges at the Johannesburg International airport set up exclusively for Voyager Platinum and Premium Class passengers offer state-of the art shower rooms, private dining facilities, smoking lounges, wide-screen TV & wireless internet connectivity.
Online check-in: SAA offers its passengers a unique online check-in facility with which they can check-in for their flight, choose their seats and print their boarding passes from the comfort of their homes.
Meals: Onboard Menus offered by South African Airways possess a truly international flavour as they have been designed keeping in mind the tastes and preferences of its globe-trotting clientele. Premium Class passengers can choose from an eclectic selection of wines along with some lip-smacking starters to compliment their dining experience.
In-flight Service and Entertainment: SAA offers on-demand audio and video systems on every seat. Its special category of aircrafts namely the A340-600 and A340-300 have been equipped with Sony P@ssport /Panasonic 3000 systems that allow uses to play, pause and rewind movies, audio programmes, video games. Passengers can watch feature films, documentaries, sitcoms, comedies to make their journey a memorable experience.
Baggage Policy: SAA allows its passengers to carry hand baggage upto 7kgs with dimensions not exceeding W56cm x H45cm x L25cm. Checked in baggage allowance for each class of travel is mentioned below.
- Premium Class = 30kg (66lb)
- Economy Class = 20kg (44lb)
Excess baggage is charged at 1.5% of the highest Economy one way fare per kilogram. Passengers should check out the website forlatest information or contact the airline.
Awards and Accolades: SAA has been rewarded time and again for its outstanding quality of service delivery. Some of the honours that have been bestowed upon the airline are as follows:-
- CBC African Business Award ---Airline of the Year
- World travel Awards --Africa’s Leading Airline
- Air Cargo News---Best African Cargo Airline
- Telegraph Ultra (UK) Best African Airline
For more information about the various deals, packages, fares offered by the airline for both direct and indirect flights; contact the airline directly or visit its web portal www.flysaa.com that offers detailed information about each class of travel and allows users to book and reserve their air tickets online.
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